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In LGBTQ+ Tarot and Magic

Tarot is a Way for LGBTQ+ People to Come Home

Since the turn of the millennium, tarot cards have skyrocketed in popularity, going from an item found in niche metaphysical shops to taking up a whole aisle at Barnes & Noble. These cards also have a deeper history and meaning for many people, especially LGBTQ+ folks. For us, tarot can be a way to come home.

November 3, 2026

young woman picking up a book in a library

Combatting the Downwind Effects of LGBTQ+ Book Bans

By Ashton Rose

Let’s look at some information about book bans: some of the less-seen elements of book bans and real things you can do about them

September 9, 2026

Both Rachels dressed as Tarot characters embracing, next to an image of the Lovers Card they are imitating

In Monthly Newsletter

August 2026 Newsletter: Honoring Rachel Pollack’s Legacy with the Open Labyrinth

By Rachel Gold

Welcome to this month's newsletter! Each month, I try to share what I've been up to, what things I've published that month, and exciting news if there's any to be shared.

August 27, 2026

In Monthly Newsletter

June 2026 Newsletter: A Sinister Wisdom Party, Activist Resources

By Rachel Gold

Welcome to this month's newsletter! Each month, I try to share what I've been up to, what things I've published that month, and exciting news if there's any to be shared.

June 25, 2026

Activists hold signs and march to the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis

In Flourishing in the Margins, Power of Story

Queering Melt the ICE: LGBTQ+ Reflections on Minnesota’s Week of Action

By Ashton Rose

At the end of February, Minnesota-based collectives and organizers put together a massive, concerted week of action to protest continued ICE presence and violence across our state and country. As a participant in the week’s events, I want to reflect on what they felt like and reconnect us to the broader political moment/movement.

June 15, 2026

In Monthly Newsletter

May 2026 Newsletter: Get Curious Launches, Free Books

By Rachel Gold

Welcome to this month's newsletter! Each month, I try to share what I've been up to, what things I've published that month, and exciting news if there's any to be shared.

May 28, 2026

Teal and green books, Get Curious, partially covered in a box

In Book News & Events

Launch Day! Unboxing Get Curious

By Rachel Gold

Get Curious releases today! I recently got my first copies, and wanted to share the excitement of unboxing them with cover artist Stuff Stud.io.

May 19, 2026

In Book News & Events

Get Curious Is Launching, And I Need Your Help

By Rachel Gold

My new novel, Get Curious, comes out in a few days. I've been working on it for about three years because it turned out to be a challenging book to write. This book launch isn’t looking like any of my past launches, and I’m asking for your help.

May 17, 2026

In Book News & Events

Receive Free LGBTQ+ Books

By Rachel Gold

To celebrate the upcoming release of Get Curious on May 19th, 2026, and to add more queer and trans joy into the world, I would like to offer folks the opportunity to receive free books!

May 12, 2026

In Monthly Newsletter

April 2026 Newsletter: Get Curious and Autism Acceptance Month

By Rachel Gold

Welcome to this month's newsletter! Each month, I try to share what I've been up to, what things I've published that month, and exciting news if there's any to be shared.

April 30, 2026

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